But Israel has warned time and again that if diplomacy fails, it might launch a pre-emptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.

VOA: standard.2009.12.28

The pre-dominantly South African crowd went wild when Mr.Zuma articulated the country's joy at hosting the World Cup.

VOA: standard.2010.06.11

Rodriguez acknowledged that the evening's pre-ceremony chatter - made up of over 80 mother tongues - was even more excited than usual.

VOA: standard.2010.06.05

But I don't want to pre-empt in any way, President Karzai's statement, which will set the stage for how we go forward in the next stage of this,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.19

Endeavour's last scheduled night launch went smoothly in the pre-dawn hours Monday.

VOA: standard.2010.02.08

Mr.Rudd will be able to deliver his ultimatum in person to Japan's foreign minister, Katsuya Okada, who arrives in Sydney Saturday for pre-arranged talks on trade and military ties.

VOA: standard.2010.02.20

"The mandate of the commission already pre-establishes Israel's guilt;

VOA: standard.2009.11.06